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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS ·
WORDS
BRITISH
CANNOT
ALONE
INVESTMENTS
Joint Anglo-American Policy Much Better
Than A Hundred Notes
·LONDON, Jan. 17 (Reuter)-As a sermon, the British note to
Japan is blably effective, finds the "Financial News" in an editorial this morning.
"But" asks the journal," it to be imagined that the Japanese authorities "at this stage will reverse their policy at the wagging of a pedagogic Anger."
The newspaper adds that the future is threatened of £200.000. Words alone, it says, 000 to £300,000,000 of British ivestments, cannot protect them.
Matters have now gone so far Japan's policy in Chios, other that the British Government member States, the paper, opines, cannot at one and the same time will probably follow suit. maintain an attitude of detach- It is hoped that the Powers. will ment from the Far Eastern strug-animated by this concern, gle and the hope of salvaging extend substantial aid to China. even a tithe of the interests which the journal says. "Central News" the struggle has placed in jeo-
pardy..
JAPANESE REPLY
TOKYO, Jan. 17 (Reuter)-The
A Joint Anglo-American policy Japanese reply to the British and directed against the Japanese American notes on the "open door" import and export trade with policy in China will be made areas under their control would shortly according to well-inform- produce more, constructive results ed circles here. than 1 hundred notes-for her overseas trade is the Achilles Hecl of, Japan.
It is pointed out that the notes suggest revision or modification of the "open door and" equal oppor tunity" principles through consul- re-tation with interested Powers.
CHINESE COMMENT The British dote to Japan Karding Japan's polley in China is practically entirely identical with that sent by the United States to the Japanese Government, the "Ta Kung Pao" points out in leading article.
Although Japan considers such a method is not likely to be suc- cessful she is prepared, according
CABLES
PROTECT
£300,000,000
IN FAR EAST
CANDID CAMERA \ AT
MACAO RACES
PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN at the recent Macao Race Club meet- ing. Photo by Leica).
Foreigners In Loyalist Army All Withdrawn
GENEVA, January 17 (Reuter) When the League Council began its public sitting yesterday, it had before it a repart drawn up by the Committee of Three- France, Britain and Persia -- on the withdrawal of non-Spanish combatants from Loyalist Spain. The report showed that the total number of such combatants counted in Rarcelona and the central zone was 12,673, and that all these effectives were now withdrawn from combatant units. A total of 8,400 non-Spanish combatants had evacuated.
The
committee
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far
been
recommended
to authoritative circles and by vir- that its terms be prolonged for a tue of her traditional friendship period of four months in order to with both Britain and the United allow for the completion of its states, to enter into such nego- duties. tiations on certain conditions."
The journal, belleves that should Britain and the United States both
M. Georges Bonnet, the French maintain their present firm at-
Foreign Minister, in the course of FRENCH DEMARCHE Uitude vis-a-vis Japan, refusing to
PARIS, Jan. 17
a speech to-day, said that in a (Reuter) The recognize the so-called "new order"
few weeks the committed would is shortly in East Asia, Japan would be forced French Government
making a demarche to Japan probably be in a position to report that all foreign volunteers had been evacuated from Loyalist concerning Spain. Japan's polley in China and the application of the Nine-Power Treaty.
to abandon her aggressive policy.
anese
for
Information
further The "Sing Tao Jih Pao" remarks asking that both the British and United on the recent declaration of Jap-
statesmen States notes to Japan represent the strongest attitude towards Japan yet taken by the two countries.
Contradicting the current opinion that the British and United States actions are long
overdue, the Journal asserts that a change of the situation In the Far East can yet be
brought about # the
Po-"
CONGRESS MOTION WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Trans- Ocean)-A motion demanding that in future the export of steel and scrap from from the United States should be prohibited. Jinless ex- pressly sanctioned by the Presi- dent, has been introduced in Con- gress by Senator Schwellenbach, Democrat.
be
BURGOS MUST ALSO ACT
This, he declared, must tollowed by the total evacua- Lion of foreign combatants from the Burgos zone. in order to free Europe from the -risk of an international conflict. Viscount Halifax, the British Foreign Secretary, supported the recommendations of the com- mittee, and reiterated the British Government's conviction that all
intervention. forelyn
in Spain should cease.
PRES. CARDENAS TO PAY VISIT TOU.S.
Differences To
Be Settled
WASHINGTON. January 17 (T/Ocean-The rumours about
a forthcoming visit to America of the President of Mexico ap- pear to be confirmed by a re- port in political circles here to the effect that Pres. Cardenas is prepared to accept an official invitation of Pres. Roosevelt to come to Washington.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1939 –PAGE 9
Although official quarters pre-
fer to remain silent in this matter
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IN THE
WORLD'S
It is learned from a reliable source AUSTRALIA
that several influential Senators
NEWS
with principal leaders of the Reich
to examine all questions concern-
are backing this project" in the A day of rain on Monday en- ing the two countries. hope of getting the differences abled fires to be definitely check-
which arose between the two coun-ed. Damage done is estimated ITALY
The Foreign Minister, Count
tries, following the expropriation at nearly £3,000,000. A reliëf of foreign all companies, settled by fund for £200,000 has been open- method of direct consultation and ed, and contributions up to £50. Clano, accompanied by the Yugo- thus paving the way to a revival 000 have been received. of trade between the United States and Mexico.
FUTURE PRESIDENT From Mexico it is reported that Pres. Cardenas received. Gen. Manuel Camacho. Minister for war. and Gen. Francisco Mujica dis-' cussing with them for two hours the question of naming candidates to succeed him in the post of Pre-
in November, 1940.
BRITAIN
Crown Prince Olaf of Norway arrived on Monday. He proceeded to Sandringham" to stay with the King and Queen.
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| slav Minister to Rome, M. Hristics, and several high officials. has left for Belgrade.
JAPAN
The Government of "Manchu- kuo" has joined the Anti-Comin- tern Pact.
The Executive Committee of the PALESTINE Jewish Congress has decided not
to co-operate with the scheme of
A curfew has been imposed on
ITALIANS MOVE sident when his term of office ends Jewish immigration to Abyssinia the population of Akko because an
TROOPS
Jews do not want to enter a coun-Arab policeman was shot in a cafe, The discussion is believed
to try which does not grant equal Kafr Kanna not far from Nazareth an Arab was found mur- have set up only one candidate for rights to Jewish citizens. this post and it is presumed in. political circles here that the DOMINICA
Arrive Near French choice would fall on Gen. Camacho.
Somaliland
DJIBOUTI, Jan. 17 (Reuter}
dered. A passenger train on the line between Lydda and Jaffa and private passenger cars in var
The Government of Dominica, lous parts of the country were acting i co-operation with shot at by irregular. | inter-governmental committee on
bably 100,000 Jewish refugees from Europe.
-Italian troops are stated to 'PLANES TO LAY refugees: has agreed to take pro- SYRIA
have arrived at Aicha, near the frontier of French Somaliland. as well as a large quantity of war material.
-Enlistment by the Italians of tribesmen continues, according to news reaching here. -
MINES
Service
EIRE
Sir Dawson Bates, Northern Ire-
Loufti Haffar. Minister of Fin- ance, and. Fayez Theurs, Minister of Public Works, have resigned from the Syrian Government.
land Minister for Home Affairs, UNITED STATES referring to the issue of a pro-
Mr. William Dodd, former United clamation by the so-called "Irish Republican Government and the States Ambassador to Berlin, has Irish Republican Army" claiming been indicted on a charge of hit- that a Republic of Ireland is in 3nd-run driving. The charge arises existence, declared that the recent from an accident in which a foar outrages on the border of Northern year-old negro girl was knocked Ireland were doubtless the first down and badly injured. The hear- shots in the campaign.
Ing is fixed for March 2.
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Germany Reveals New Weapons ANTI-FRENCH PRESS ROME, Jan. 17 (Reuter)-A Details of new naval weapons, violently anti-French tone again the existence of which has hitherto
unknown...outside pervades the Italian press to-day, been
Signor Gayda, writing in the circles, are disclosed in the 1939 Giornale d'Italia," "accuses the edition of "Nauticus," the German wers do not confine their pro-
French of provocation, and says Admiralty's official annual tests to Japan to mere words
It is revealed that certain types that the things to come to a point but put them into action.
between France and Italy were not of aircraft are fitted for minelay- The Journal points out
only the dispute about the treatlesing. The mines are dropped into Although he bases his motion on significance of the presentation of the need for a just allocation of
Involved but the question of Italian the sea by aircraft from low the note to Japan on the eve of the existing stocks of scrap" poll-Russia, said that the report ended
M. Surita, representing Soviet national honour.
altitudes, but certain sea planes The new Minister of the Bouth | menda à vide expansion of the the 103rd Assembly of the League teal dreles here alow it to ball attempts to cast doubt on the upon
The French obstinately insist are equipped for sowing mines African Unton to Paris, Mr. Bidney Social Security Act. It advice insulting Italy by hostile after they have alighted on the Frank Waterson, presented his let- commencement of payment of old platnly understood that the motion
national character of the Loyalist manifestations, although they had surface. Since Britain is the principalis primarily designed to prevent forces, and M. Del Vayo said that been warned. what may be the
tera of credence to President Leb-age pensions at an earlier dabe, as member State in the League and Japanese purchases of scrap in the truth that the Loyalist any consequences.
well as Eberalization of pensions, treater protection for dependent children, the extension of unem- BISHOP PRAISES
ployment and old age protection, of and increases in Federal grants to
States, AUCTIONEERS
· of Nations.
ia. now
the
in ктаус concern over America.
CANTON WAR
FRONT
Japanese Ships
Boulded
On Pearl River: One Destroyer Sunk
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) CHUNGSHAN, Jan. 17-Refugees from Bocca Tigris confirm recent reports that the Chinese air force went into action bomb- ing and wrecking Japanese warships on the Pearl River.
One Japanese destroyer sank after three Chinese "bombers had scored direct hits on her and on other warships, which im- mediately scattered. This happened on December 31, and on January 14 there was another Chinese air raid on Japanese war- ships near Bocca Tigris,
In view of the activity of Chinese warplanes, the Japanese have released an observation balloon"
In view of the recrudescence of miles northeast of Canton The Chinese planes to co-ordinate in Japanese at Shenkong, eight miles the counter-attack on Canton, the south of Tsungia, have been de- Japanese forces in Canton have Irated and are retreating to Tal- five miles further moved up to attack Fayuen, about pingchong.
was 100 per cent. Spanish would remain clear as a result if the meeting.
RESISTANCE REAFFIRMED LONDON, Jan, 17 (Reuter)- “Once again those who think the war is drawing to a close will be proved mistaken,” de- clares a statement issued by the Spanish Embassy in 'Lon- don.
Amateur Test At
1.
FRANCE
That aircraft for laging naval run. mines had been developed by cer- tain foreign navies was known in GERMANY
British Service quarters, but this
is the first time they have been
publicly mentioned.
These weapons are held to constitute a formidable menace both to warships proceeding i formation and to merchant- men in conFOJ.”
Sale Of Work.
Particulars are also given of the The Bishop of Salisbury. Dr. torpedoes used by torpedo-carrying The statement says: "The latest Neville Lovett, told members of planes. Two types are in service. of 16in and the other of enemy advances have hardly the Auctioneers' and Estate Agents one diminished either the effectiveness Institute, at the annual dinner at 17.71 diameter. The former is or the fighting capacity of the Re- Grosvenor House, Park-lane. re-charged with 3301b of TNT and
cently, publican Army
how, 1n his early the latter with 3981b of the new days. he played the role explosive Novit. Both are dropped "The
Spanish Government
of an amateur auctioneer. into the water from heights be- solemnly asserts that in spite of
"Once, when home for the vaca-tween 20ft and 49ft, the range in strong intervention by foreign in- fantry, excellently armed, and the tion," he said. "I was persuaded to both cases being about 2.200 yarda
attend a sale of work. Things at a speed of 45 knots. effect the totalitarian powers are
were not going very briskly, 80, making at the present moment to with the temerity of youth. I said.
ZIGZAG COURSES destroy the Spanish Republic, the
In all modern torpedoes, It is Spanish people will resist heroical-'I'll soon, sell these things!!
"So I jumped on to a table-and. added, the gyroscope gear can be ly until they defeat the final aims I must say, I found your trade ex-so adjusted as to make them run
either on of the invader and his Spanish traordinarily easy." The rapid way
a straight, zigzag or allies."
in which I disposed of the goods spiral course.
CATALONIA WOMEN BARCELONA, Jan. 11 (R¢¤- ter) - As General Franco's bombers roared over Barcelona yesterday, severa) hundred wo- men marched defiantly through the refugee-filled streets of the city exhorting the population to stand firm, ta
ROUD
"
led me to contemplate abandoning The latest type of depth charge my intention of taking Holy Orders for use against submarines weighs and of taking up auctioneering. 400lb and is loaded with 2971b of
"But that idea was
put | T.N.T. It can be set to explode at Catching sight of a police- | any depth between 40 and) 460 feet, man who had not offered a bid, and the danger zone to a sub- I suggested that now was his marine extends to about :651%. Depth charges can be thrown a
aside
chance:
35 miles north of Canton. This south. step is to strengthen the defence A Japanese detachment attacked. of Canton and to prevent the ac-Bunkal on the Canton-Hankow tivity, of guerillas, on the outskirts. Railway, about 18 miles north of Gen. Chang Fa-kwal; acting Canton, early yesterday morning. head of the forces in Kwangtung. Failing to dislodge the Chinese,
| HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUer distance of 282ft by the modern has ordered a general attack from they later brought their airplanes
Five bombers dropped 20 huge
"I wondered why he turned his projector. the East River and North River. It into action. Fighting was con-
bombs on the port area,
about back on me, and I then learned Fire separate types of aircraft 1a not believed that the Japanese tinued last night.
half of which fell into the sea, that to exercise the profession of bombs are listed as having been have a sufficient force to keep up The Japanese at Kunyiu, a village the advance any farther owing to about 14 and a half miles to the but four struck the working-class auctioneering one must pay £10 evolved for use at sea. The small- est is the "splinter bomb,” weigh- the fact that available units have northwest of Canton, north of the section of the city, wounding nve for a licence."
people.
Dr. Lovett spoke with ap- ing 241b, and designed to infict been switched to the North to join Canton-Samshui, Railway, are try-
Five Loyalist, punsult planes precation
educational casualties on exposed personnel the coming drive on the Northwest. ing to take Samkong, Luppao, and drove the raiders off after a spec- schemes of the Institute, and of
High explosive bomba for attack- Meanwhile, all the harassing Wongtong. Chinese
tabular battle,
the high standards of conduct in- ing unprotected parts of a ship work is left to the army planes. corps are stubbornly resisting.
sisted on in the everyday practice vary in weight from 110 to 1,100 s which have continued to bomb
of its members.
and contain from 44 to 662 Ib of The President of the Institute. T.N.T.
self-defence
ATTACK NOT POSSIBLE
FRANCO ON RADIO
of the
towns in the interior. Shuihing is SHIURING, Jan. 17 (Intl)-With BURGOS, Jan 17 (Reuter)-A so frequently and badly bombed only 7,000 Japanese troops deploy-message from General Franco Major Richard M. Woolley, of There are also armour-piercing that many women and children ed as far as Samshut, the much urges the Catalans to lay down Balisbury, who presided, sald that bombs of different weights for have migrated to the neighbouring heralded advance along the West their arms in view of the in the Institute considered that the penetrating the armour decks of villages, some of which were also River to attack Kwangs! is no evitability of an Insurgent vic-greatest service that it could ren-warships; gar and phosphor bombe bombed and strafed by Japanese longer possible.
tory.
der to the public was to increase of 33 to 55 lb for, use against per- planes
Each town east of Samshu is The message was broadcast from the efficiency of its bumbers, and sonnel; and bombs for attacking FIGHTING CONTINUES garrisoned by a skeleton force, and Insurgent wireless stations,
to insist on their maintenance of submarines. “ SZEWUI, KWANGTUNG, Jan. 17 the present strength is not suffe The message added: "We are a high degree of integrity. (Central) Fighting continues unclent for garrison purpose much marching against Catalonia, not to abated to the south of Tsungfa, 35 less for an offensive.
destroy, but to save her."
The last-named weigh 1101b and Sir Walter Monckton, K.C., also have a delayed-action fuse set to detonate the bombs at a depth of
spoke.
Germany's economic Joan £12,000,000 to Turkey has been ratified. The agreement was signed by Dr. Funck in Ankara in Octo ber.
A special message to Congress from, President Roosevelt recom-
HANDBAG SNATCHED
Mra Li Ping-yiek, of 7, Knuts- "Herr Hitler, accompanied by his ford Terrace, reported to the police Foreign Minister, Herr von Rib-yesterday that while she... was bentrop, received Count Ceaky, the standing outside 3. Knutsford Ter- Hungarian Foreign Minister. The race, a Chinese youth, aged about visit is the first step in negotia 18, snatched her Handbag contain- tions which Count Canky will haveing $50.
U.S. Air Force Inadequate
For Defence Purposes
ST. LOUIS, January 17 (Router)-The possibility of enemy bombers flying non-stop from Europe and back is in no way an idle tancy, according to Major-Gen. Frank Andrews, in, an ad- · dress to the National Aéronautical Association, asserting that the United States air force is inadequate for, defence purposes.
The modern so-called super-bomber was actually nothing but small prototypes of seroplanes of the near future: Any leading American aeroplane factory, said General Andrews, would gladly contract to build bombens with a range of,,10,000 miles.
This would be done in other countries if indeed it had not already been done.
TRAINING CLASS IN TOISHAN
PHOTOGRAPH, TAKEN of Chinese' amazons attending a military training class in Toishan. district, Kwangtung.
(Photo by Les
Ning-kwong),